Pros
I really like Edward Jones. They are a wonderful support system not only among the region with other branch but also with Home Office, who can answer any question about anything you may face in your office. They also very much care for the best interests of the clients. The Financial Advisors are paid based on commission yes, but Edward Jones has guidelines in place that ensures the clients aren't taken advantage of.
Cons
Your level success directly depends on the Financial Advisor's success. If they choose to bonus you (and hopefully they do) that's great, otherwise, they don't have to. Also, it's difficult to get coverage for an on-call BOA if they're not available. There are not too many to choose from in a region and makes it difficult to take vacation in multiple days. Finally, there isn't a whole lot of growth opportunity other than being promoted to Sr BOA or Financial Advisor. If you aren't in St. Louis, it's difficult to find opportunities within the company.